Cibois (2003) has shown that this family is closely-related to the Timaliidae; Christidis and Boles (2008) merged the two as Timaliidae. The genera Rukia, Cleptornis, Apalopteron, and Megazosterops are currently considered basal to the remaining Zosterops (see Boyd for discussion).

Rukia ruki Truk White-eye
Res Caroline Is (Truk).

R. longirostra Long-billed White-eye
Res Caroline Is (Pohnpei).

Cleptornis marchei Golden White-eyeNOTE: This and the next species previously placed in Meliphagidae, but recent studies show both correctly placed in Zosteropidae (Dickinson (2003).
Res Mariana Is (Saipan, Agiguan).

Z. kulambangrae Solomons White-eyeNOTE: This and the next two species are sometimes treated as conspecific. Non-use of the name rendovae, a source of considerable confusion, is discussed by Dickinson (2003). Res Solomon Is (Kulambangra, Vonavona, Kohinggo, Vangunu, New Georgia, Nggatokae).

Z. paradoxus (=rendovae) Rendova White-Eye
Res Solomon Is (Rendova).

Z. tetiparius Tetepare White-eye
Res Solomon Is (Tetepare).

Z. murphyi Kolombangara White-eye
Res Solomon Is (Kolombangara).

Z. ugiensis Grey-throated White-eyeNOTE: The specific name rendovae has been used for this species, but recent authors reject arguments for its use.Z. u. ugiensis Res Solomon Is (Makira). Z. u. oblitus Res Solomon Is (Guadalcanal).